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4 (New) Myths That Kill Your Freelance Mojo
What I’m listening to: Dani California by Red Hot Chili Peppers (what a fun video!) For July, this is one busy month. I’m working with six clients. That’s usually manageable, but I did have a week off in the middle of it. Fortunately, I was organized and I’ve been able to keep up. I’ve even had…
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What Mosquitoes and Rain Teach Freelance Writers
What I’m listening to: All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down by The Mavericks What I’m reading: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman I did something last week that turned out to be the most refreshing, relaxing experience I’ve had in ages. I spent a week in a riverside cottage. In the rain….
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The BS Litmus Test for Freelance “Expert” Vetting
I like to cruise Twitter to see what freelancers are talking about. A few days ago, I was doing my usual cruising. Maybe I’m just ultra-cynical these days, but it seemed to me the thing people were talking about was themselves. Specifically, they were bragging about how they had the secret to boosting their freelance writing…
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4 Reasons Why You Suck at Freelance Writing (and How to Fix Them All)
It’s funny how random conversations get you thinking. I reconnected with a friend on Facebook, and it brought back a conversation we’d had years ago. It’s when I knew if her fortunes were going to change, it would have to be accidental. She is one who is always about to start the diet, about to…
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What I Learned About Freelance Writing from a Possum in My Trunk
There’s still time to sign up for Peter Bowerman’s Well-Fed Craft Marketing Course – don’t miss out on learning from one of the best in the business. We spent the July 4th holiday weekend in West Virginia visiting the newest member of the family (and his family, of course). Because descending on parents of a newborn…
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The Well-Fed Craft: An Interview with Peter Bowerman
If you’ve been around my blog any length of time, you know I rarely promote anything. But once in a while, something comes along that is just so good, I feel if I don’t promote it, I’m doing you guys a disservice. Such is the case with anything Peter Bowerman puts out. His latest offering…
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The $100-a-Day Freelance Shell Game
What I’m listening to: Laminated Cat by Jeff Tweedy There’s a bit of a disturbing trend in freelance writing, and it’s pointed at new writers and those who are struggling. It’s the lowering-of-the-bar promise. In one week, I saw four different blog posts tweeted out, full of can-you-believe-it exclamations about how much money you, freelance…
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Free Advice Friday: This Job Not That Job
I spent this week stewing about not being able to head to Ontario. It’s my own fault. I said yes to too many projects and didn’t turn down appointments when I should have. So I have to wait a few more weeks to get the hell out of here and get a much-needed break. Meantime,…
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